The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey Are you a writer, a painter, a sculptor—an artist in any form? As a young artist, it can be hard to be recognized for your work and even harder if you are homeschooled and do not have a school that regularly hosts awards and provides opportunities to display your […]
By Teri Olsen Here are five of my favorite homeschool curriculum products (all Christian-based) that are usable for high school credit, yet are not necessarily very well-known among the general homeschool community. Chemistry 101 (DVD & Study Guide) – This video course produced by Westfield Studios is a complete overview of chemistry from a Christian […]
NOTE: I received a preview copy of Philosophy Adventure: Pre-Socratics in exchange for my honest review. DO YOU NEED to teach advanced writing and speaking skills to your homeschool teen? DO YOU WANT to be equipped to discern the truth about the ungodly messages and false philosophies that bombard us every day? DO YOU WONDER […]
At just 14 years old, Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college on August 30th! The teen scholar was homeschooled from the ages of 8 to 11 by her mother, Wonder Embry. “My mother is a strong inspiration to my success,” Thessalonika acknowledged. “She is a veteran of the United States Navy and when […]
Zev Hoover is a 14-year-old homeschooled student and self-taught photographer who lives in the Boston suburb of Natick, Massachusetts. The bright-eyed redhead has become quite an internet sensation lately due to his fanciful photos of digitally miniaturized people, many of which are self-portraits. On the Flickr image hosting site, Zev’s username is Fiddle Oak, a […]
Homeschooled students not only do their regular schoolwork at home, but they may also get homework assignments when taking one or more classes at a co-op, school, or college. Homework is an activity that most teachers assign. Students are supposed to do it at home. Its main purpose is to fully support the learning […]
Attention Homeschooling Teens! Would you like to develop your skills and put your talents to good use while serving the homeschool community? Volunteer with Homeschooling Teen magazine and get credit for service learning while gaining valuable experience for college applications and resumes. Homeschooling Teen is seeking homeschool students or graduates to serve in the following […]
By Chris Yust, Homeschool Programming, Inc. In this highly technological age, you may find that your children spend quite a bit of time on the Internet! They may be working in online classes, researching topics for papers, updating their social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, or just surfing the web. Regardless of what your […]
There are many stereotypes and myths about homeschooling but most of them are wrong.
Homeschool Adventure Co. is debuting a unique new curriculum for middle school and high school students on the subject of philosophy – and they were kind enough to offer Homeschooling Teen a FREE downloadable copy to share with one lucky reader! (Scroll down for a chance to win!) Introducing… Philosophy Adventure! DO YOU NEED to […]
Isabelle Faletti, 21, was homeschooled from the age of 11 to 17. She is now majoring in Public Relations at Northwestern College in Minnesota. Some of the courses that she has completed include Mass Media & Society, Political Communication, Business Communication, Photojournalism Workshop, PR Writing & Tactics, PR Cases & Campaigns, and PR Events: Planning & […]
By Steven Burrell Many parents are choosing to homeschool their teens through high school today, due to increased school violence and above average drop-out rates in some regions. However, outside of teaching the basic high school curriculum, a homeschool program should also address the future career goals of each student. Colleges and universities often require […]
Kirk Cameron (Monumental, Fireproof, etc.) and bestselling author Ray Comfort have just released a new YOUTH evangelism training program, called “ROOTS“! With homeschool quizzes and discussion guides, this six-session, video-driven course is perfect for homeschoolers and family devotions. It’s recommended by Sean McDowell, K.P. Yohannan, Joni Eareckson Tada, and others. In the special guest post below, […]
By Samantha Eddis, PhD Home schoolers are not a monolithic group. Instead, they are as varied in their perspectives, pedagogies, and educational desires as the families they represent. I know this, as I have mixed with plenty of home schoolers while home educating my four children over the last twelve years. However, for the purpose […]
Our Constitution Rocks! takes a unique look at America’s founding document and makes it relevant to young people.
Shawn Simard of New River, Arizona, completed twelve years of education without ever stepping into a brick-and-mortar school for any course. After being homeschooled exclusively in elementary and middle school, he enrolled in the Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) for high school. His family turned to an online curriculum at that time because they decided additional […]
The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located about one mile northeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The UA offers 334 fields of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees. The university maintains a complete list of colleges and schools […]
More than 550 high school seniors from throughout the state of Arizona applied for the 2012 Flinn Scholarship, but only 22 of Arizona’s most talented students were admitted to the 27th annual class of Flinn Scholars. This distinction includes in-state tuition, room and board at any Arizona public university, mentorship by a university faculty member […]
Mesa, AZ – Nikelle Mackey, a 22-year-old Mesa Community College Art student, was recently awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL. She was ranked in the top one percent and selected out of 1400 total applicants. The Presidential Scholarship, the highest award given at Ringling College, will provide […]
Regent University is a private coeducational interdenominational Christian university situated on a 70-acre campus in sunny Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school was originally founded by televangelist Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson in 1978 as Christian Broadcasting Network University. In 1990, the name was changed to Regent University. The name refers to a regent, someone who exercises […]
Amazon.com WidgetsAmazon.com WidgetsAmazon.com WidgetsTonya is a second generation homeschool wife and mother who graduated from homeschooling in 1998. She operates a home business called Journal in a Box and wrote JournalUp: Teaching Teens and Tweens the Power of Journal Writing for Life Enhancement. See Tonya at the Arizona Families for Home Education Convention in Phoenix […]
Shorter University (formerly Shorter College) is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university based in Rome, Georgia, “ranked the number one small city in the Southeast.” Founded in 1873 as the Cherokee Baptist Female Seminary, the Christian university has been affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention since the 1950s. On […]